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Weather & Climate in Shuofang, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shuofang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area1,786.7 sq mi (4,627.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.4886°N, 120.4399°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.30"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 60 km 10 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 138 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 81 mph 70 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 92 mph 124 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 98 mph 277 km
2019 Lekima Category 1 69 mph 222 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 86 mph 256 km
2005 Khanun Category 2 75 mph 111 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 75 mph 276 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 268 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 81 mph 266 km
1994 Doug Category 1 75 mph 296 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 69 mph 235 km
1990 Abe Category 2 63 mph 99 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 119 km
1984 Ed Category 1 58 mph 173 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 92 mph 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 JIANGSU PROVINCE Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in

Shuofang has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (1.4").

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